It is often said that tea was once worth as much as gold. At The Tea Centre, we tend to agree! The opulent history of tea boxes proves just how valuable a commodity tea once was. When tea properly arrived in 17th century Europe, storage comprised porcelain canisters and jars. By the 1700s these […]
The Denby story begins in Derbyshire, the heart of England. The year was 1809, and local entrepreneur William Bourne discovered the strength and quality of clay in a seam revealed after a road construction. Enlisting his son Joseph to run the business, Bourne began producing his legendary stoneware. Glass was very expensive in the early […]
New Arrivals from Ulster Weavers: ‘Angus’, ‘Jack’, ‘Marmalade’, and ‘Ralf’ At The Tea Centre we love the quality and character of each Ulster Weavers tea towel, tea cosy, teapot, and teacup that we have the pleasure of selling. Beautiful as gifts or as a charming addition to your kitchen decor, it’s easy to see why Ulster Weavers has been […]
Made from a high quality, BPA-free plastic that is both durable and heat resistant, the Handy Brew is a sturdy, mess-free option to use for the office, when travelling, or simply for at home.
Table settings are being re-made and re-invigorated with the fairly recent introduction of ‘new bone china’. Companies like Australian homewares label, Ashdene, are combining bold and fresh designs with contemporary materials like new bone china to enliven everyday living. New bone china is set apart from its traditional counterpart by the added component of calcium […]
With maccha still maintaining its popularity, people are discovering more and more ways of enjoying the powdered pleasure of this traditional Japanese green tea. Whipping up a quick smoothie is a tasty and convenient way to reap the benefits of all the antioxidants, amino acids, and chlorophyll found in maccha. On the other hand, sometimes […]
Originating in China centuries ago, cast iron teapots eventually made their way to Japan where their design and quality were further enhanced, firmly establishing them as household necessities. Traditionally, they were intended for sitting over open fires and heating water, but are now mostly used just for holding tea due to the addition of an […]
At The Tea Centre one of our most popular ranges would have to be BODUM. The high quality, practicality and beautiful design always impress our customers. The world famous brand of BODUM® was founded in 1944 by Peter BODUM® in Copenhagen, Denmark. Peter began the company by wholesaling Danish Kitchenware Products and began designing his […]
If you love the idea of loose leaf tea but think it’s just too much hard work, then we’re here to tell you it’s not! You don’t have to use a teapot or fancy tea stick or novelty strainer, instead try a simple mug strainer. We have several to choose from – stainless steel mug […]